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Handrail - Shapes tab

Used to select the shapes for the individual sections of the handrail.

SettingDescription
Shape selection Sets the selected shape to apply the shape settings . The settings vary for currently selected shape element.
  • Insert shapes – When checked, inserts the selected shape.
For example, if you would like to generate a handrail with only two knee-high guardrails, then deactivate one of the three options for knee-high guardrails. In the selection lists you can select the required shape as usual. All shapes are available for selection.
Shape Class Sets the class or catalogue of the selected shape.
  • Insert shapes – When checked, inserts the selected shape.
Shape Size Sets the size of the selected shape, one selected from the predefined list.
Shape Type Sets the shape type for the selected shape (standard, user shapes, etc.)
Insertion plane Sets the insertion plane of the shape to one of the below options:
  • Lower Edge Shape
  • Upper Edge Shape
  • Middle
Enabled for handrail and rails shape elements.
Angle Sets the rotation angle for the shape around the insertion axis. Selectable angle options are: 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°.
Mirror When checked, mirrors the selected shape along Y-axis, before insertion.
Copy floor data Copies default settings of existing definition of component part into the current selection. When clicked, opens Position Number Limits dialog, where you can select the source file for currently selected Shape Class. Synchronizes the settings for all knee-high guardrails, for example.